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[Dosimetry study using an anthropomorphic head phantom for stereotactic radiosurgery]
Naoko Maeda1, Masanori Komi, Nobuo Murao
1Central Department of Radiology, Izumisano Municipal Hospital.
Summary
This study validated a micro-ionization chamber for stereotactic radiosurgery dosimetry. Corrections for its size effect improved accuracy to within 2%, establishing a quality assurance method.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Oncology
- Dosimetry
Background:
- Accurate dosimetry is critical for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
- Micro-ionization chambers offer potential for precise SRS dose verification.
- Evaluating chamber characteristics is essential for reliable SRS quality assurance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accuracy of a micro-ionization chamber for SRS dosimetry.
- To characterize the micro-ionization chamber's performance, including TMRs, OARs, and output factors.
- To establish a quality assurance protocol for SRS using the micro-ionization chamber.
Main Methods:
- Used an anthropomorphic head phantom (RSVP) for SRS dosimetry.
- Measured TMRs, OARs, and output factors with a micro-ionization chamber.
- Compared measurements with a Si semiconductor detector and film, applying size-effect corrections.
Main Results:
- Initial agreement between measured and calculated values was within 6.3%.
- Size-effect correction for the micro-ionization chamber improved agreement to within 2%.
- Directional sensitivity and polarity effects were evaluated.
Conclusions:
- The micro-ionization chamber is accurate for SRS dosimetry after size-effect correction.
- The study confirms the overall accuracy of the micro-ionization chamber for SRS.
- This work establishes a viable quality assurance method for stereotactic radiosurgery.